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India's Top Trends: Football Fever & Cricket Stars
25 Sep
Summary
- Brazil's football team searches surged 800% in India.
- Auqib Nabi's ODI call-up sparked significant search interest.
- Asian Games cricket and international friendlies trended highly.
As of September 25, 2026, Google Trends reveals a significant spike in sports-related searches across India. The Brazil national football team emerged as a top trend, with searches increasing by 800% to over 5,000. This surge is linked to their upcoming friendly match against Australia on September 25, which also boosted broader searches for "friendlies."
Cricket is also driving search activity. Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi garnered over 2,000 searches, up 300%, following his maiden ODI call-up for India's home series against the West Indies, commencing September 27. His selection follows a stellar domestic season where he took 60 wickets.
The ongoing Asian Games men's cricket competition is also capturing attention, with searches for "Cricket in Asian Games" rising by 700%. India's women's team had previously secured a gold medal, and the men's team is set to enter the quarter-finals on September 28.
Other trending searches include "Mozambique vs Senegal" for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier and "One Day International," reflecting a broad interest in international sporting events.
